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Pono Kai Resort

2.5 of 5
4-1250 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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Pono Kai Resort
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Kapaa
3.5 of 5 stars 244 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Hot tub(14)
  • Ocean views(9)
  • Very friendly(6)
  • Time share(6)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Fresh towels(4)
  • Timeshare presentation(4)
  • Easy walking distance(4)
  • Good location(3)
  • Right next(3)
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st. louis
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Pono Kai recently for the third time. The units are very clean, but so-so as far as interior design (Need some updates). We had oceanfront viewing and the view is great. For this trip, my wife was on crutches and the staff was not at first very accomodating towards her at first, putting us somewhere more... More

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Rochester, New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
2
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Do not under any circumstances leave your luggage in the resort's "Hospitality Suite" !!! All four of our bags were gone through and we had $650 worth of items stolen. Over a month later we are still getting the run-around from the resort and their management company, Bluegreen Resorts Management. This happened on the last day of an otherwise wonderful... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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When we first pulled in to Pono Kai, I have to say I was disappointed. We are time share holders and I expected a luxurious resort. We thought about checking in to another hotel but decided to sleep on it and give it another chance in the morning. I am so glad we did! The next five days, we rented... More

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Condominium Rentals Hawaii, Manager at Pono Kai Resort, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Thank you for your kind review of the Pono Kai Resort. I am glad you enjoyed the grounds and nearby activities and restaurants. We look forward to hosting you again! More

Tucson, Arizona
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85 reviews 85 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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people found this review helpful

Our time share is at Pono Kai. Thru BlueGreen resorts. They manage 157 of the approx 251 total units there. We stayed ocean front in a two bedroom. Our unit was clean, serviced multiple times, had one ant issue, taken care of while we were out. The ants never came back. I like the bamboo look, i think it suits... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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people found this review helpful

The resort is within walking distance of many good restaurants. It has everything and was extremely clean. The walking path right behind the resort was great. I walked for coffee every morning. Staff was wonderful. I was in building D which was ocean front. I sat on my balcony every day and took in the beautiful view. My only negative... More

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Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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people found this review helpful

The resort is centrally located so we were able to travel to all the destinations easily. It has all the amenities you need in the room with kitchen, the grounds are beautiful, they have hot tub, sauna, pool, volleyball, tennis, croquet, bocci, putting greens, also there are at least 6 gas grills around to barbeque with. It's very close to... More

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Pasadena
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

The Pono Kai resort is located on the Eastside of the island and about 20 minutes from the airport. We found the resort to be relatively well-maintained and comfortable. We stayed in a one-bedroom in the A building with a beautiful ocean view on the first floor. The only negative I can think of was in our room we could... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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We stayed on a timeshare exchange and this was one of the best overall exchange experiences we ever had. The exchange company had caused a minor snafu with the reservation, the staff at Pono Kai not only straightened it out, but treated us as if they were responsible for the problem, they upgraded our room, removed our housekeeping charges, and... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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people found this review helpful

The property was decent, and the rooms are average. We were on the go most of the time so didn't mind the average-ness of this place. We had an ocean-view room which was nice - we were spotting whales from the balcony on our last day. This place is in Kapaa which is nice, but almost all of our activities... More

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El Segundo, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Had a great time in this timeshare exchange. It's located on the east shore and its 30 minutes north or south from all the other great areas. Their staff was great in providing sugestions and big discounts for outings. We snorkled, zip-lined, tubing etc. Had something fun to do everyday. There is beach access in front of the resort, but... More

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Address: 4-1250 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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